prepare for puppy

There's much to see here. Take your time, look around, and visit frequently. Everything you will need to prepare for your puppy and follow along as we raise excellent little heart healers can be found right here. We hope you enjoy your VIP access site and take a moment to tell a friend about your experience.

SHOPPING SUGGESTIONS

CRATES

A HARD TRAVEL CRATE IS EASIER TO CLEAN THAN A SOFT CRATE FOR CAR TRAVEL. PUPPY BACKPACKS ARE A GREAT HAND-FREE OPTION FOR AIR TRAVEL. WIRE KENNEL/CRATE FOR SLEEPING- SIZES 32" FOR SMALL MINIS, 36" LARGE MINI-MEDIUMS, 40-48" LARGE MEDIUMS-STANDARDS.

PUPPY PLAY YARD

A PLAY-YARD IS A HUGE HELP WHEN YOU CANNOT SUPERVISE YOUR PUPPY. CLEARY LOVED PETS HAS A TRENDY OPTION. OTHER OPTIONS AVAILABLE ON AMAZON AS WELL.

DOG BED

OUR PUPPIES ARE DOG BED SNOBS. SORRY! GET YOUR PUPPY SEVERAL FLUFFY BEDS FOR AROUND THE HOUSE. THEY ALSO LOVE KURANDA BEDS/DOG COTS.

TOYS AND CHEWS

SOFT PLUSHIE TOYS, ROPE TOYS, SQUEAKY TOYS, PUZZLES, BALLS, FRISBIE. HARD AND SOFT CHEWS- BULLY STICKS, NYLA BONES, HIGHLY RECOMMEND KONG TOYS TO STUFF DURING CERTAIN SITUATIONS.

TRAINING TREATS

PREPARE VARIOUS TRAINING TREATS, A TREAT POUCH, AND A BOWL OR CONTAINER TO TAKE OUT FOR POTTY TRAINING OUTDOORS. SOME IDEAS: DRY KIBBLE IN ANOTHER FLAVOR THAN THEIR OWN MEALTIME FLAVOR, HONEYNUT CHEERIOS, PAWTREE CHICKEN LIVER, STRING CHEESE, PLAIN BOILED MEAT, CREAM CHEESE, XYLITOL-FREE PEANUT BUTTER (XYLITOL IS TOXIC FOR DOGS). TRAINING TREATS SHOULD BE SMALL- THE SIZE OF YOUR PINKY NAIL. RESERVE A HIGH VALUE TREAT JUST FOR HOUSE-TRAINING/POTTY PRAISE.

POOCHIE BELLS

BELLS FOR HOUSE-TRAINING. THERE ARE VARIOUS TYPES. HANG ON THE WALL, VS. A PUSH BUTTON DOORBELL LIKE OPTION.

FOOD AND WATER BOWLS

AVOID PLASTIC BOWLS. STAINLESS OR CERAMIC ARE BEST.

LEASH AND COLLAR OR HARNESS

ALL PUPS WILL START WITH SIZE SMALL COLLAR AND WILL NEED TO INCREASE SIZE AS THEY GROW. VERY THIN, LIGHTWEIGHT LEASH TO START. LEATHER LEASH FOR THERAPY OR FACILITY WORK, HARNESS OR VEST FOR SERVICE WORK. SMALL MINIS DO WELL WITH HARNESS INSTEAD OF COLLAR BUT WILL ALSO NEED A COLLAR TO AVOID WEARING HARNESS 24/7 (CAN CAUSE INCREASED MATTING).

URINE ELIMINATOR

PAWTREE HAS SOME PUPPY SAFE CLEANING OPTIONS, WHITE VINEGAR IS A GOOD OPTION AS WELL.

TRAVEL ITEMS

TRAVEL CARRIER OR HARNESS, BABY WIPES, COLLAPSABLE WATER BOWL, CHEWS.

DOG FOOD- PAWTREE

OUR PUPPIES ARE EATING AND LOVING THE NUTRITION FROM PAWTREE DOG FOOD. ORDER ONLINE AND ALLOW AT LEAST 1 WEEK FOR SHIPPING. AN XL BAG IS ACTUALLY JUST 3 10LB BAGS FOR EASE OF LIFTING AND OPENING A SMALLER AMOUNT AT ONE TIME. WE SUGGEST ALWAYS HAVING AND EXTRA BAG N HAND IN CASE YOU RUN OUT OF KIBBLE, THIS CANNOT BE PURCHASED IN A STORE. PUPPIES ARE EATING CHICKEN & SWEET POTATO AND MOST OFTEN SHOULD NOT SWITCH PROTEINS UNTIL MATURE.

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YOUR PET'S HEALTH IS AN INVESTMENT. NOT AN EXPENSE.

PAWTREE DOG FOOD.

Feed your pets with confidence knowing that you are fueling their bodies with the proper nutrition needed to support optimal health and vitality.

SAVE 20% ON YOUR FIRST ORDER. CODE: INTRO4U. Families must order a bag of food before puppy pickup day. We recommend ordering at least a week early to be sure you are prepared.